Pet trailer attachment on XP 2.0 step-thru?
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w3curtis
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I have a 1.0 XP and it does NOT use a bolt through-axel design. I've never seen a 2.0 step-thru in person but I highly doubt that there would be a "bolt through-axel" on a hub motor.
That being said, see here.
harryS
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Thru axles use allen head fasteners, while your XP 2.0 motor surely has a flanged hex nut like this one.
Now your problem may be that many trailer hitches are designed for a round bicycle axle, which are up to 10 mm in diameter, too small for ebike motor axles, which are 10x12mm. If you're able to file or drill the hole in your hitch, you'll be OK.
Now your problem may be that many trailer hitches are designed for a round bicycle axle, which are up to 10 mm in diameter, too small for ebike motor axles, which are 10x12mm. If you're able to file or drill the hole in your hitch, you'll be OK.
Bought a couple of cheap but excellent stroller/trailers a few months back, the mounting post fits fine on my XP 2.0 st.
keithj69
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My friend was able to hook this up to his lectric 1.0 with what came in the box.
Johny Rocket
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A through axle drop out has holes, the XP has slots and uses a bolt on axle style that is compatible with standard bicycle trailers. The standard hitch that comes with standard trailers has a 10mm hole in it that you will be able to remove the left axle nut on the bike then slide the hitch on, then put the axle nut back on securing everything. The hitch stays on and the trailer can be easily removed off and on the hitch.
I just got an email from Lectric about their new Wag-Along pet trailer for $179.
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Dog Trailer for Electric Bikes - Lectric eBikes
The Wag-Along is a dog trailer for your eBike. This waterproof & zippable trailer keeps your best pal nearby during all of your Lectric adventures.
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I think it's great that Lectric has added a "pet trailer" to their list of accessories--the more the merrier. And the 3.0 is getting lots of positive press
At the same time, though, folks might want to look at all the other trailer options, including the one that I took last winter. The "pet trailer" I purchased is ALSO a perfectly-fine two-child stroller. It can have multiple uses! And the price has dropped to $135.
At the same time, though, folks might want to look at all the other trailer options, including the one that I took last winter. The "pet trailer" I purchased is ALSO a perfectly-fine two-child stroller. It can have multiple uses! And the price has dropped to $135.
98 SNAKE EATER
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Added a hitch to our step thru and it just bolted on
rayray
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My wife bought that exact trailer for her Rad bike. The first time I put our 40 lb. Rhodesian Ridgeback pup (who is now 60 lbs., and going on 90), she tipped it over while traveling in a straight line on a smooth surface. If you have a trick to prevent that from happening, I’d love to hear it.
98 SNAKE EATER
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No issues with our 95 lbs.+ German Shepherd
Then again, she tends to lay down when on the move rather than sticking her head out the top
rayray
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Our Ridgeback is only 6 months old, so maybe she’ll settle down. But I’m not sure I’ll ever want to take that chance. I’d hate to see my wife crash because the trailer tipped. I ride a Creo, so there’ll be no towing with my bike.
